Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the next day.
Ma Hua was too lazy to go home for dinner today, so he just rode his bike to a breakfast stall. He ordered a bowl of tofu pudding, a fried dough stick, and two fried cakes.
I have to say, the food outside is definitely better than the food at home. Although it can't compare to the hygiene and health of home cooking, it's really delicious.
After Ma Hua had eaten and drunk his fill, he leisurely strolled to the machine repair shop.
The MCA is now a celebrity in the entire machine repair shop. Anyone who sees the MCA quickly lowers their head, turns around, and leaves, afraid of getting involved.
"See? You're infamous in our factory now!" Nan Yi rode up to Ma Hua from behind.
"Tch, the labor and management are rebelling against injustice and speaking up for the working class, don't you understand?" Ma Hua snorted dismissively.
A bad reputation is good; sometimes it makes things easier. Look at Nan Yi, such a kind-hearted person, and look how badly he's been bullied.
"Hehe, I took some things to her house yesterday," Nan Yi said somewhat embarrassedly.
"And then?" Ma Hua asked, somewhat surprised.
"What else? After I put my things down, I left?" Nan Yi's eyes were filled with confusion.
"You're planning to marry a woman, and you've brought things with you. You're a cook, after all. Aren't you going to show off your skills in front of them?"
"Even peacocks know to spread their tails and show their butts when they're courting, but you, Nan Yi, are really something else," Ma Hua mocked.
"This...this." Nan Yi was momentarily stunned; he had never experienced anything like this before.
"Hey, remember, next time you go, show off your skills. And remember, don't go under the guise of working at the factory, it'll give you away."
"Just tell him he's a cook who's planning to research medicinal cuisine," Ma Hua said, thinking that he would still need Nan Yi's help later, so he continued to offer him advice.
"Well, I know how to make medicinal cuisine. I have some family heirlooms," Nan Yi said with a touch of pride when talking about his cooking skills.
"Yes, yes, yes, you can do it, Nan Yi is the best at it, you're the best at being single!" Ma Hua was so angry that he laughed. Nan Yi was good in every way, except that his emotional intelligence was too low.
"Please, Master Ma, I'm begging you, just tell me," Nan Yi said, reluctantly pulling out a handful of chestnuts from his bag and handing them to Ma Hua.
"Hey. It's not right to give me chestnuts that I got for your Qiu Nan." Ma Hua immediately teased Nan Yi.
Although Ma Hua said that, his actions spoke louder than words; he peeled one open and put it in his mouth. It was indeed delicious, soft, sweet, and fragrant.
Nan Yi saw the roasted chestnuts in Ma Hua's hand. Although he felt a pang of regret, these were all for Qiu Nan, and he had gone to great lengths to get even a small amount.
He wouldn't even eat it himself, but now, in order to pursue her, he's saying, "You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub, and you can't catch a rogue without risking your wife."
"Have you forgotten what her father does? Doctor, do you understand?" Ma Hua pointed out to Nan Yi when he saw how anxious he was.
"Oh, you mean," Nan Yi said, suddenly realizing what was going on.
"Yes, and then next time you use that excuse, and when you go again, say you've figured it out."
Take it over and let him taste it. If this goes on for too long, even if Ding Qiunan finds out, there's nothing she can do. You're not going to see her, you're going to see your father.
"Then you figure out a way to make it a fait accompli, and your relationship will be established," Ma Hua chuckled. The simplest way is to make it a fait accompli, simple and straightforward.
I just don't know if Nan Yi dares to use it. Actually, with Bolsheviks like Ding Qiunan, you can only use psychological manipulation (PUA). You can only constantly suppress them until they realize their true nature.
Only then can one possibly win the heart of a beauty. Look at Ding Qiunan in the original novel; she's such an arrogant person.
Why did you end up following Cui Dake? It's because he's more cunning. He laid the groundwork, won over your parents, and took control of your family's lifeline.
Seeing that the time was right, he directly forced himself on her. How could Ding Qiunan not behave?
Do you think she'd still dare to talk about going to university? Would she still dare to mention picnics, singing, and spring outings? Ultimately, it was Nan Yi's own fault for praising her too much. He tried to satisfy her every whim, which led to this situation.
The machine repair shop has been pretty quiet these past few days; they're about to close for the Chinese New Year holiday. The workshop has also almost finished its production tasks.
The workers were busy repairing, cleaning, and maintaining the machines. While the workers weren't busy, the canteen was in real trouble, as the leaders were having all sorts of banquets every day.
What annual summary meeting? What reflection meeting? What "creating new glories"? Whatever the meeting ends, doesn't it all end with a big meal in the cafeteria?
The cooks in the kitchen were working themselves to the bone, and Ma Hua felt somewhat relieved seeing this.
I'm so glad I'm still working at the machine repair shop. If I were at the steel rolling mill, I'd be working myself to death.
Busy times always seem short-lived; soon the holiday arrives.
As the saying goes, on the 23rd, sticky candy; on the 24th, sweep the house; on the 25th, paste paper on the windows; on the 26th, stew big pieces of meat; on the 27th, choose a rooster; on the 28th, leaven white flour; on the 29th, paste upside-down decorations; on the 30th, the whole family happily eats dumplings.
Although supplies were still somewhat tight during this period, people's faces were filled with joy, even though the amount of food available was limited.
But the ladies of the house were also thinking of ways to cook delicious food to reward the whole family, and the chimneys of every household were filled with fragrance.
Whether adults or children, everyone was extremely happy; the adults were happy that another year had passed.
The children were happy because they could wear new clothes, eat delicious food, and set off firecrackers.
But only one family in the courtyard looked worried. That was Liu Haizhong's family. Today was supposed to be the day Liu Haizhong was released from labor camp, but why hadn't their old Liu come home yet?
Liu Haizhong's wife was restless in the room, constantly muttering to herself, afraid that something had happened to her husband.
The Liu brothers, Guangfu and Guangtian, were really having a run of bad luck. They'd been subjected to their mother's constant nagging since early morning. They were both thoroughly annoyed.
He had no choice but to make an excuse to go to the entrance of the courtyard house to check the situation before he could run away from home.
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